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This is a beautiful book! The story and the characters are captivating, the colorful illustrations are really good, and it gives you interesting information about the Mayans and the Mexican Caribbean area, without you even noticing! Me and my partner loved it, and our son, who is not a child anymore, couldn't put it down. It makes a perfect gift for children, and parents will enjoy it too.

The author was nice enough to send me a copy for an honest review. I really liked this book. The story was good and the artwork was really good as well. This book is interesting enough so that parents will enjoy it just as much as their kids do. Very well written and just a great little children's book all around. I give it 5 stars and two enthusiastic thumbs up

A great adventure story to read with young kids! The colorfully illustrated pages helps grab their attention, and the background of real places I've visited, and Mayan mythology, makes it interesting for the adult reading it too (me!).

The fact that I can show the kids real photos of places in the story (like Tulum and the Chichen Itza pyramid) just makes it seem all the more real and magical to them.

ByWally SzyikoFormat:Kindle Edition|Verified Purchase It's not often you come across a book for Kids that combines magic, adventure, culture and imagination. Even the animals and land are depicted to add authenticity to the local. The story ends with the mystery unsolved allowing the reader to look forward to the next in this terrific series.The author's choice of illustrator enhances the story and it's hard not to fall in love with the characters. I hope this book becomes one of your child,'s favourites!

What a refreshing change to have a children's book with a good and engaging storyline! A lovely book and a great way to introduce my 3 year old to a different culture. Definitely one that she will come back to again and again as she gets older. Well done!

I received an ARC of this delightful story, and loved it. To me it's the perfect blend of a story that has culture, history, different kinds of family elements, and having faith while still being fun for kids. Our family has taken a couple of cruises to Mexico where we visited Tulum. The beautiful illustrations were very true to what the ruins look like, and I found myself thinking how neat would it be for kids to read prior to taking a trip to Tulum, or even after.

Adrian Rodriguez reviewed Ti and the Magical Key: How it all began (Volume 1)My daughter and I loved it August 16, 2015 Author sent me the book as a gift asking for my opinion. Since the very beginning I loved it, this is a captivating story situated in Mayans epoch where two friends live countless adventures in search of the magical key.

It’s a fantastic story of friendship, loyalty and solidarity that give many messages to the ready.

Great little children's single concept book. Would make a great novel study for teachers to use in the classroom.(wish I was still teaching!) Has many possibilities for instruction of reading for a wide age group. Also would make a great addition to museum gift shops or visitor centers or hotel desk areas to promote Mexican culture and life in Mexico. I know my grandchildren will love it! Hope there will be a sequel!

This is such a clever story and takes the reader out of their backyard to see there is a whole world out there. This book encourages the imagination, travel and reading, who wouldn't want that for their child?

Since I saw the trailer I knew I wanted it! Amazing story, plus who doesn't like MAGIC. Clever way to incorporate history and morals. Happy to have these type of materials to help educate our children about respect to nature.

We absolutely love this book !!! It is extremely exciting for a kids book... I can't wait to find out what happens to be honest. the story's plot is in Mexico and it even goes to the different temples, so it educational, and there are seeds of other life lessons for the kids and or interesting information, like that the dolphin is one of the smarts mammals on the planet. It's a fun kids book, and worked for this dad !

It isn't often that we are able to find a book that keeps our children's complete attention throughout, that paints a beautiful story with its colorful imagery and at the same time, secretly educates the readers with history. But we found these things in this book. Ti and the Magical Key is a fun read, with characters who my son is still talking about long after the book was finished.

Wonderfully illustrated, this is the perfect story for anyone--adults and kids alike--who like a good story and have an interest in ancient Mayan culture. Great mix of storytelling, mythology and history.

From the moment you start this read, to the moment you finish; you enter a world that takes your imagination and builds a wonderful, adventuress, ethical, magical world that has purpose, morals and values. Your enjoying being educated not only about history but lifestyle and travel, as well. I know my grand kids are going to enjoy this one, just as much as I did. Great job and thank you for giving something to our future, our children that is so pure and healthy. Best of luck...

I may be prejudiced because I live in Mexico and I love the country.... but I'm also an american living here and I am just learning stories about Mexican history. This is a FUN way to learn. I love the empowerment and adventures of Ti and also his friendships, and I can't wait to find out what happens next!!!

Petra reviewed Ti and the Magical Key: How it all began (Volume 1)... experience the beginnings of this adventure and I am happy that it has come so far July 10, 2015 I have had the honor to experience the beginnings of this adventure and I am happy that it has come so far. A must read for every kid which wants to dive into Mexico's blue waters and its magical world.

This is such a smart story for kids. The mix between facts and fiction with a touch of education is presented extremely entertaining and the story flows well. The characters are beautifully illustrated and the images make you dive into the magical world of the Mayans. My daughter couldn't put the book away until she finished it and said 'I want to know what happens next'. And honestly I want to know it too.

Author

Dana Popov and Marc Evans are the authors of "Ti and the Magical Key™". For almost 13 years they have been partners and working together on several projects. Their writing is inspired by their daughter who loves books. This story came alive by the cultural surrounding of their home of choice, Mexico.